Uses for a Hot-and-Cold Water Outdoor Faucet
Most people just accept the “reality” that if you’re working outside and need hot water, you go inside and get it. Well, sorry to contradict popular opinion, but now you can quickly and easily start enjoying the convenience of hot and cold running water…even outdoors! How? We can either replace a cold-water-only faucet or install a new dual faucet where it provides you with the greatest amount of convenience and flexibility. What exactly could you accomplish with a new dual faucet? Let’s have a look: Clean your car like a pro and save money at the car wash. Give Fido [...]
How a Plumbing Inspection Can Save You Time and Money
Admit it. You neglect your plumbing maintenance. Between work, getting kids to and from school, and all of life’s other more urgent events, you probably never give your poor old pipes a second thought. And why would you? Other than buying or selling a home, “Plumbing Inspection” is a phrase most homeowners probably never say in the normal course of conversation. But the truth is that if you neglect regular plumbing maintenance, your home and family can meet with some expensive and inconvenient circumstances. As a matter of fact, there could even be some potential health risks involved. Why Plumbing [...]
A Low-Flush Toilet for Your Omaha Home
If it’s time for a new toilet in your Omaha home, you know have three great water-saving options to choose from. First, a little about the origin of low-flush toilets. They were introduced in the U.S. in 1992 as a major step toward greater water conservation throughout the land. If you own a toilet built before 1980, it needs 7 more gallons of water for every flush: talk about wasteful! Then came the 3-5 gallon variety, built between 1980 and 1992. A major improvement, of course, but technology continued to evolve. Starting in 1992, all toilets in the U.S. must [...]
Hear a Dripping Water Sound, but Can’t Find the Source in Your Omaha Home?
Dripping water is a sound that could drive you up the proverbial wall, especially if you can’t figure out how or where to make it stop in your Omaha home. And that’s often the case with a hidden water leak. Has that ever happened to you? If so, you no doubt checked the toilet, shower head, and maybe even the baseboards and ceiling for signs of a leak. And even though you’re sure you’ve checked everywhere, you still hear it. Where on earth could that drip be coming from? Well, more often than not, the dripping is taking place inside [...]
Is Your Omaha Toilet Gurgling? If So, Burton Can Help.
Has your toilet been making a commotion? In reality, that gurgling (or burping-like) toilet may be telling you there’s a problem with your home drainage system. Burton is here to help you understand what that problem is, and how to get it fixed throughout the Greater Omaha and Council Bluffs area. WHY your toilet gurgles Any time one or more of your plumbing fixtures (including your toilet) drains water, it creates suction. That suction causes pressure that has to be relieved by letting air flow into the pipes; otherwise, the water can’t flow freely. Your plumbing is fitted with vent [...]
How to Shut Off Your Omaha Water Heater
There are three signs that your Omaha water heater needs immediate attention: Makes strange noises Overheats Behaves abnormally in any other way. Should any of these events occur the first thing you want to do is shut off your water heater, and then contact Burton for service. Whether your water heater is gas or electric, here’s how to shut it down: First, turn off the gas or electricity. For a gas appliance, turn the knob on top of the thermostat to from on to OFF. For an electric appliance, switch the circuit breaker for the heater in your service panel [...]
Is it Time for an Omaha or Council Bluffs Emergency Plumber?
Everyone has their own definition of what constitutes a plumbing emergency in Omaha, Council Bluffs, and throughout the greater Omaha region. If, for example, you come home to a flooded basement, we can all pretty much agree on that being a true plumbing emergency that requires a quick phone call to a reliable and experienced plumbing professional. But what about a sink that’s slow to drain, but not completely blocked, just as one example of a plumbing problem that, in most cases, isn’t a true emergency? However annoying it might be, there are certain home remedies you can try before [...]
Tips on Garbage Disposal Maintenance for Omaha & Council Bluffs Homeowners
Like all mechanical things, garbage disposals don’t last forever…not even close. So to give it a little (or even a lot) more longevity, there are some simple “care and feeding” steps you should know and follow: Feed the disposal gradually. Take care to keep utensils and your hands out of the drain. Corn husks and other fibrous items shouldn't be placed in the disposal as they are a frequent cause of clogs, some of which can require a professional plumber to repair. Other fibrous foods to avoid include onion skins, celery, and most soft vegetables. Deodorize. Cut a lemon into [...]
Same-Day Drain Cleaning for Your Omaha and Council Bluffs Home
Picture this. You’re expecting company any minute. You’ve been cleaning and cooking all day long. Now you just want to clean out the sink, toss a few things into the garbage disposal, and… …oops, nightmare of nightmares, you have a major clogged drain on your hands. What next? You try all known remedies, like using a plunger, a liquid drain cleaner, pouring boiling hot water down the drain, and whatever other homemade measures you’ve learned over the years. And yet…nothing is working. Disaster? It doesn’t have to be…not if you contact Burton Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical. Not only [...]
Dreaming of a Better Omaha Bathroom?
Give The Bathroom a Mini-Makeover With WaterSense Bathrooms are by far the largest water users in the home, accounting for more than half of all the water that families use indoors. If you are planning to remodel your bathroom, did you know plumbing fixtures are available in a wide variety of colors, models, and prices to help you save water and money? Options are available for every style and every budget. Advances in plumbing technology and design mean that faucets, showers, and toilets can use significantly less water than standard models while still delivering the rinse, spray, and flush you [...]
Don’t Waste Water Omaha!
Plumbing Leaks: Make Every Drop Count Did you know that an American home can waste, on average, more than 10,000 gallons of water every year due to running toilets, dripping faucets, and other household leaks? Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week. If you hear that toliet running or hear that faucet dripping, it can be more than annoying. It could be wasting water. In fact, WaterSense estimates that 10% of homes that [...]
Here’s How to Prevent Water Damage in Your Omaha & Elkhorn, NE Home
When it comes to minor drips and leaks around the house, you might not think anything of it. You just wipe it up and carry on with your day. However, these little leaks may be the start of a larger problem and could lead to serious water damage. Warnings such as stains on the ceiling or a leak under your sink can lead to major problems such as rotting floorboards. A burst pipe can damage your furniture and other personal possessions, as well as lead to problems with mold. Now Burton Heating, A/C, Plumbing and More offers you some friendly [...]